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SK06 VFW

2006 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class69,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 102,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 93,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,484 miles

Nearside Front Position bulb occasionally flickers

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 83,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position bulb occasionally flickers

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 76,466 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,918 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 68,096 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 64,756 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 54,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 46,639 miles

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,679 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 26,129 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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SK06 VFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,992cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 69,513 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK06 VFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SK06 VFW registered?

SK06 VFW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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